Write a java program for minimum swaps

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Minimum swaps
You are given the following:
An Integer N
A binary string S of length N×N
N is always even and string S has an equal number of 0's and 1's. You are allowed to swap any two elements S[i] and S[j] (0≤i ≠j<N×N) of string S.
Task
Determine the minimum number of swaps required to be done on string S such that the following conditions hold true for the entire string.
If (i+1) mod N-(i) mod N=1, then (S[i+1]+S[i])=1 for (0≤i<N×N-1).
If i+N<N×N, then (S[i+N]+S[i])=1.
Note
Assuming 0 based indexing.
Example
Assumptions
N=2
String S="1010"
Approach
Swapping indices 0 and 1, we get string S="0110",
String S="0110" satisfies all the conditions, Hence answer is 1.
Function description
Complete the solve function provided in the editor.
This function takes the following 2 parameters and returns the minimum number of swaps required.
N: represents the integer N
S: Represents the binary string S of length N×N
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[1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/FUOJc.png
Sample Input:1,2,0011
Sample output:1
Explanation
The first represents the number of test cases T=1
For test case 1
Given
N=2
String S="0011"
Approach
Swapping indices 0 and 1 we get string S="1001",
String S="1001" satisfies all the conditions, Hence the answer is 1.

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it was very difficult to understand question can any one exaplain how to solve this

Posted 28-Apr-23 0:02am

Meghana N.V

Updated 28-Apr-23 8:39am

Dave Kreskowiak

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 1 · 2023-04-28T00:49:00

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it was very difficult to understand question can any one exaplain how to solve this

The assignment is set to test what you have learned in your class. If you do not understand the question then you should discuss with your teacher.

Posted 28-Apr-23 0:49am

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Meghana N.V 4-May-23 0:55am

this question from hacker earth

Richard MacCutchan 4-May-23 3:04am

Well if you don't understand it why did you choose it in the first place?

OriginalGriff · Answer 2 · 2023-04-28T01:21:00

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